ANTHRO 3536 - Urban Dialects

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

The primary focus of this course is on language variation as revealed in the diversity of regional and social dialects of American English. We will consider why dialects exist and vary; how dialects are manifested; and their social, economic, political, and educational consequences. We will examine the intersections between dialects and major social variables such as class, ethnicity, race, gender, occupation, education, and religion in order to understand how dialectal varieties map onto these variables. Another distinction of interest is between standard and non-standard dialects; we will investigate why such a distinction exists, the social functions of each dialect type, and why negatively stigmatized dialect types persist. This course provides training in the theory and methods of dialect study as well as mastery of key concepts associated with dialectal variation, the mapping of dialect boundaries, and the implications of dialectal diversity for social cohesion and educational achievement. Dialectal diversity within a specific urban environment, the city of Philadelphia, will provide the geographical template for in-depth study. Mode: Seminar.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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